Africa officials urge readiness for monkeypox vaccinations, fair access

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The World Health Organization is procuring thousands of monkeypox tests for Africa and working to ensure the continent has fair access to vaccines should the need arise, WHO Africa director Matshidiso Moeti said.Monkeypox, a viral disease that causes flu-like symptoms and skin lesions, is endemic in parts of Africa, but this year there has been …

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African Governance: economic, social and political governance challenges explored in new event series

by monique kiplangataSocial movement in AfricaPosted on No Comments

Despite progress in some health and education indicators, Africa needs more inclusive growth, jobs for its fast-growing population, and better social services and infrastructure. The essential questions now are; how is development in sub-Saharan Africa shaped in the global context, what are the barriers to economic transformation and what are the pathways to better delivery …

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